{"id":21516,"date":"2023-09-11T12:18:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T03:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=21516"},"modified":"2023-09-11T12:18:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T03:18:09","slug":"20230911-21516","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20230911-21516\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilla\u2019s Art announces psychological horror game The Kidnap, set in rural Japan\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Japanese horror game developer Chilla\u2019s Art announced their new title <strong>The Kindap<\/strong> for the PC (Steam). The game\u2019s official Steam store page was opened together with the announcement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-001-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kidnap is an upcoming psychological horror game by Chilla\u2019s Art which centers around a kidnapping incident. While details of the game have not yet been revealed, several in-game screenshots have been made available on Steam. The images feature scenes of students in a gloomy classroom, a run-down house full of garbage bags and landscapes, including a moody night scene. Judging from the visuals, the game might revolve around a kidnapping that takes place in rural Japan.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-002-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-003-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The game is described as belonging to the psychological horror genre and draws inspiration from Japanese horror films. It will feature a realistic environment and believable art, creating an immersive horror experience, with VHS-like analog effects adding extra flavor to the atmosphere. The developer promises that the \u201cgame will drive you insane,\u201d leaving a lot to look forward to. The system will feature auto saves after each chapter of the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230909-263565-004-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasocial was developed by the game dev brothers Chilla\u2019s Art, who have previously released numerous short horror games such as Red Cloak, The Closing Shift and The Convenience Store. Their games have continuously received attention from the community, especially being popularized by streamers and Let\u2019s play VTubers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their most recent title is Parasocial, which was released in August this year, and currently has a Very Positive status on Steam with 430 reviews. The game is praised for how it depicts the horrors that befall a live streamer. Furthermore, the title Night Security, which was released in June 2023 has 91% positive reviews, demonstrating Chilla\u2019s Art\u2019s recent boom in popularity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u300e\u8a98\u62d0\u4e8b\u4ef6\u300f \u958b\u767a\u4e2d <br>The Kidnap Coming Soon<br><br>Wishlist Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JVB5hS9peY\">https:\/\/t.co\/JVB5hS9peY<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chilla&#39;s Art\uff5c\u30c1\u30e9\u30ba\u30a2\u30fc\u30c8 (@ChillasArt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChillasArt\/status\/1700372030749913325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kindap is currently in development for the PC (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2593900\/Chillas_Art_The_Kidnap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><br><br><br><br><em>Written by.\u00a0Amber V\u00a0based on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20230909-263565\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>\u00a0(original article\u2019s publication date: 2023-09-09 15:13\u00a0JST)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese horror game developer Chilla\u2019s Art announced their new title The Kindap for the PC (Steam). 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